Merry Christmas I would have wrapped you your gift of underwear, socks, and peanuts!

Merry Christmas, Dad!
Another holiday has come and gone without you. Thinking of you today. Wondering what you might be doing?

If you were here, I would give you some socks, underwear, and peanuts! I miss that. I miss our crazy gift exchange where we wondered what crazy gifts we would all get. I miss having a meal and laughing with you. I miss being able to talk to you.

I miss the rest of the fam too. Would be nice if we could all be together again.

Miss the old times!

These times now, are good, but definitely not the same. I am thankful for new traditions, but will always remember the old.

Merry Christmas, Dad.

I love you and miss you!

Winter Memories

It's been almost a month since I have written on here. The craziness of this time of year is to blame.
Many things this season have reminded me of my Dad.

Chex Party Mix-one of my Dad's holiday favs.
Snow-and the snow removal that comes with it.
Ice-Icing the sidewalks and the driveway while trying not to slip
Anything weather related reminds me of my Dad, especially winter weather. The cold never seemed to bother him. He always made sure: snow was shoveled, ice was melting, and the driveway was clear.

I haven't mastered the snow-blower yet. Usually, I shovel the old fashioned way and leave the hard stuff for my husband. As I complain about the snow removal, I am reminded of my Dad his obsession with it. A smile always follows these thoughts.

Happy Thanksgiving

Dad,
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving in Heaven.

As with any other holiday, I missed you a lot on this day. On holidays, I think about what it was like with all of us together. I remember the meals, football, laziness, traveling, goofing around, and so much more.

Now, I am working on new traditions for my family. Trying to carry on the traditions from when I was growing up.

Thinking of you, Dad.

Miss you and love you!

Banana Splits!

Right now as I sit eating a banana it reminds me of the banana split I had on Saturday, and triggers a memory of my Dad.

Dad loved banana splits. Katy reminded me of that last weekend. I remember that, and was glad that she did too.

Ah the little things that still remind me of you.

Seeing Mom makes me think of you too. Remembering all the fond memories from growing up. I can only hope to carry on some of those same traditions for my family.

Dad, I miss you and love you!

2 years ago today I said goodbye

It's been 2 years today since I last saw you, Dad.

The bittersweet time came around 6 that evening. I watched you peacefully take your last breath. I cried and cried...but still felt a sense of relief.

Now, things are still the same...just different without you. I remember the past, the memories, good and bad. I have decided not to let the past be my future.

When my Dad passed away, my world stopped. I found comfort in nothing. Not even my own family could fix my emotions.

Today, as I reflect upon that day, or better that week leading up to that day, I still find myself asking the same questions.

It's hard for me not to think about this day, on today, Dad's death anniversary.

But rather than focus on the sadness, I have decided to think about the positive times.

Today, in your honor, Dad, I did these things for you!

I mowed the lawn-because I remember how much you loved yard work and mowing lawn always makes me think of you.
I drank your favorite pop-mello yellow
and
I ate your favorite turkey sammie for lunch.

Thank you, Dad for the happy memories. I am thinking of you today, as I do everyday.

I miss you and love you!


:) Moo

Time passes by...

We take for granted many things in life. We are all guilty in some way of this. I try to remind myself when I start to do this in my own life. It happens. We get busy. We get preoccupied with our events in life and before we know it...time passes and we are older.

This past week, I visited a nursing home while I was substitute teaching and could not help but to think of my Grandfather who recently passed, and my father, who passed almost 2 years ago.

I wonder what my Dad would have been like as an old man? Sadly, I will not get a chance to see that. My Grandfather, frail and ailing in his last month of life, was probably pretty close to what my Dad would have looked like.

Part of me is thankful that my Dad did not have to endure the nursing home route, etc. The other part of me wishes he could experience growing old.

Just a little bit of points to ponder.

Happy Father's Day in Heaven!

It's Father's Day and I miss my father! It has been almost 2 years since he has passed away and not a day has gone by that I have not thought about him.
Dad, I think about you more today because it is Father's Day. I miss our traditional visits and gatherings on this day. I remember the cookouts at my house in Ripon. Those were good times. Today, as I travel home from a family trip to Michigan, I think of you. Stories of remember when are going though my head.
Listening to my kids ask "how much longer?" reminds me of our trips to IL. I am thankful I have a husband and children to spend the weekend with. Spending time with them reminds me of things we did when I was young.
I know I said this before, but I will say it again. Dad, thank you. I am glad I spent almost 28 years of my life with you. I am thankful for that time. Yes, it was cut very short when you passed, but I am thankful for the time that we did have. I can only imagine what life would be like with you still here. Know that we still love you and think of you often. Today, when I arrive home, I will do something in your memory.
Dad, you loved and are missed. Happy Father's Day!

Miss You

I am feeling sad tonight. It's gloomy and rainy and I am thinking of my Dad. Why can't things just be like they used to be?

Miss you and love you, Dad!

thankful

Tonight, I thought of my Dad. Alex played a great baseball game. Lots of hits, great plays on the field, and excellent base running. Too bad Dad could not have seen this game.

Thinking about things Dad missed in recent weeks.
Baseball games
1st Communion of one of your granddaughters
Family gatherings
Mother's Day
Grandparents Day at Alex's school

and I am sure I missed a few things...just feeling down about it.

Mom was able to take a day off of work and come and spend the night with us. Alex enjoyed her company on Grandparents day. I am thankful that she was able to spend this day with him. I like that she is able to watch my children grow and participate in their lives.

Like when Dad was alive, I wish that they both live closer. The same town would be ideal.

It just seems like the kids are growing so fast. I look back at how things were when I was young. I lived the carefree life, just like my kids. It just makes me stop and thing and appreciate all I have.

Grandpa passed away

Sadly, Grandpa Sheahen has passed away last Monday. He is now at peace and is now in the company of his son, and wife.
I am thankful I was able to have words with him on the Friday before he passed. He was resting comfortably in his bed at the hospice home. His frail, ailing body, was hard to see. I had lots of reminders of seeing my father laying there.

Funeral info will be on April 10th. Check the marshfieldnewsherald or details.

Pray for his peace

Sending out a prayer request for my Grandfather who is back in the hospital again. We need prayers for his peace and comfort.
May God Speed!

Prayers and strength

Not much new to report.
Staying busy with the boys and family.
I am praying daily for my Grandpa Sheahen. I pray that he gains strength and he gets well soon.

On the flip side, I am enjoying the conversations with relatives. Hopefully, a visit will be in order soon!

A lot of reminders

Lots of reminders of Dad lately....
Talks with his sister in AZ.
Superbowl
Grandpa Sheahen news
and some local basketball.

A lot of little things this past week have triggered memories.
When I talk with my relatives, on my Dad's side of the family I can't help but to be reminded of him. I am ok with that. I like that.

Sports always remind me of him. Wondering who he would have rooted for in the Superbowl. Not really sure, but probably the Saints, as they were the underdog.

Some positive news for the week is that my husband is going to coach Alex's softball team again this year. Again, something I know my Dad would have loved to have seen.

We are excited about the season to begin and have recruited a team of 14 kindergartners. Fun stuff.

That's about it for now.

Folding laundry thoughts

Tonight, folding laundry, I thought of my Dad.
A pair of Steve's windpants (like the ones you used to wear) and that was all it took to get me thinking. Dad, I miss you. Others miss you too. I often wonder how you are...what you are doing...and if you are ok. My faith helps somewhat, but I still have these questions running though my head. I can't think of the last day I haven't had a thought of you. In fact, I don't think there has been a single day since you have passed away, that I have not had something pop into my head that reminded me of you. I like that. I never want to lose this sense of remembrance of you. I like remembering good times, and sometimes I think about the not so good times. Either way, I think of you often.
I love you Dad!

Chicago Trip down memory lane

The rush of the holidays are over. I am finding that time doesn't sit still these days. Between my family and work. I have been a busy lady.

We recently took a trip to Chicago to recharge as a family. This was a well deserved and well needed vacay for us all.

Of course, going back there brought back memories of Dad.

Cub Fans everywhere, seeing the L Train which we took to Wrigley, driving though downtown, sightseeing, Solider Field, museums, and so much more.

We even made a trip to the HARPO Studios so I could have my pic taken by the OPRAH sign. :)

I thought of my Dad and our trips to visit relatives in IL. Paying tollways, shopping at G Mills. The drive provided me with lots of time to think and remember of those times.

It saddens me to think that those times are long gone and that I will not get to do those things with my Dad again, but on the other hand...I feel happy to be able to provide my children with some of the same adventures.

Dad, you would have been proud of us, and I know you were smiling down on us when we thought of you. I prayed silently at each spot that reminded me of my Dad. I couldn't help, but to smile when memories flooded my head.

We hope to travel back in the spring, and catch a CUBS game with the boys.

Dad, you are thought about and missed, everyday.